Funeral Homes in Tahlequah, OK

Facts about the city

• Tahlequah has been featured in films like: Where the Red Fern Grows (1974).
• Some of the notable people born here have been: Butch Davis (american football player and athlete), Sonny Sixkiller (american football player and sports commentator), Chaske Spencer (actor), and Shelly Hall (screenwriter and actor).

Tahlequah (/ˈtælɨkwɑː/ TAL-ə-kwah; Cherokee: ᏓᎵᏆ)is a city in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, United States located at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. It was established as a capital of the 19th-century Cherokee Nation in 1839, as part of the new settlement in Indian Territory after the Cherokee Native Americans were forced west from the American Southeast on the Trail of Tears.The city's population was 15,753 at the 2010 census, an increase of 8.96 percent from 14,458 at the 2000 census. The 2014 estimated population is 16,496.It is the county seat of Cherokee County. The main campus of Northeastern State University is located in the city. Tahlequah is the capital of the two federally recognized Cherokee tribes based in Oklahoma, the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians and the modern Cherokee Nation.

Tahlequah Obituaries

It was noted by South West Times Record on March 1st, 2022 that Darla Johnson (Ruckman) passed on in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.  Ms. Johnson was 71 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Darla's life.

It was revealed by South West Times Record on March 1st, 2022 that Cecil Mantil passed on in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.  Mantil was 87 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Cecil's life.

It was reported by South West Times Record on January 4th, 2022 that Marcus Landon Owen died in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.  Owen was 30 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Marcus Landon's life.

It was revealed by South West Times Record on October 12th, 2021 that Stacy Wayne Smith passed on in Alma, Arkansas.  Smith was 35 years old and was born in Tahlequah, OK.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Stacy Wayne's life.

It was reported by South West Times Record on October 7th, 2021 that Kyle Reece Major died in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.  Major was 37 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Kyle Reece's life.

It was written by South West Times Record on September 30th, 2021 that David Brian Thompson passed away in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.  Thompson was 60 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor David Brian's life.

It was disclosed by South West Times Record on September 22nd, 2021 that Brad Marcus Buttery passed away in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.  Buttery was 43 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Brad Marcus's life.

It was disclosed by Arkansas Democrat/Gazette on September 17th, 2021 that Edwin Paul III Bowling passed on in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.  Bowling was 38 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Edwin Paul III's life.

It was reported by South West Times Record on September 15th, 2021 that Sammy E Sr Lasiter perished in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.  Lasiter was 88 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Sammy E Sr's life.

It was noted by South West Times Record on September 12th, 2021 that Paula G Pearson (Linsford) died in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.  Ms. Pearson was 68 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Paula G's life.

History

Tahlequah (Pronounced "Tal a Kwa") is a city in Cherokee County, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States located at the foot hills of the Ozark Mountains. It is also the capital of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma Nation. The main campus of Northeastern State University is located in the city. Tahlequah is also known for being featured in the book Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. The population was 14,458 at the United States Census, 2000 census.

The official website for the city of Tahlequah is https://www.cityoftahlequah.com/.